A blog featuring stories about people and businesses in the agricultural industry
By Kim Buddington It’s the middle of December once again, and the countdown to Christmas is on! The sugar cookies are in the oven, carols are being sung, and memories are in the making. What about the tree? Do you have a festive evergreen adorning your living room yet? This time of the year wouldn’tContinue reading “From the Christmas Tree Capital of the World to You!”
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By Kim Buddington Internship programs for college students are widespread across many different industries and professions these days. It is no different in the world of agriculture, as internships give students and recent graduates the connections and practical skills required to get a solid start in their chosen career field. From animal science work toContinue reading “Camping & Cows- A Diverse Internship Experience for SUNY Cobleskill Grad”
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By Kim Buddington The homestead farm. Having a little plot to raise some chickens, plant a veggie garden, and maybe even have a milk cow or handful of goats to provide fresh food for the family is a vision that many folks have. For Jackie Korzeniowski of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, the homesteading life is her dailyContinue reading “Old Boston Hollow– Bringing the Homestead Dream to Life”
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Tips for Success in the Family Garden By Kim Buddington Are you seeking a fun project to do with your kids this spring and summer? Want to encourage them to put down the electronics and get out into nature instead?Start a backyard garden! Getting children started with gardening at a young age can help cultivateContinue reading “Getting the Kids Into the Garden”
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By Kim Buddington At On The Road Again Farm in Massachusetts, the first thing you’d probably notice as you walk out the door at the back of the classic red barn is a sleek herd of dairy goats, grazing in the shadows of Wilbraham Mountain. Alpine and Oberhasli dairy goats are the primary enterprise ofContinue reading “Chickens in a Tractor- Raising Pastured Poultry for Parasite Control & Pasture Vitality”
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